May 19, 2026
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55,000 acres of new farmland to open in Region Five, says Minister Mustapha
An additional 55,000 acres of farmland will soon become available in Region Five as the government advances major drainage and irrigation works aimed at expanding…
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Ebola outbreak may be spreading faster than first thought, WHO doctor warns
People living close to the epicentre of a deadly Ebola outbreak have told the BBC of their fear, as the World Health Organisation (WHO) warned…
No approved fare hike for minibuses, taxis or speedboats, says Minister Edghill
No increase in public transportation fares has been approved for minibuses, hire cars, speedboats or airport taxis, Public Works Minister Juan Edghill said on Monday,…
No bank account needed for rice farmers’ support payments, says Minister Mustapha
Rice farmers in Guyana will receive government support payments even if they do not have bank accounts, Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha said on Saturday, seeking…
Shakira wins £50m tax refund from Spanish government
A Spanish court has ordered the country's tax authority to refund €55m (£48m, $64m) to singer Shakira after ruling that the money was improperly collected…
Banking sector entering new era with real-time payment, international banks
Guyana is on the cusp of a sweeping transformation of its financial sector, with two landmark payment systems set to go live and three major…
Younge edges Bullen in thrilling start to GTA Independence Open
The Guyana Tennis Association, in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport, on Sunday launched its 60th Independence Anniversary Open Tournament at the…
New regional executive officers appointed
President Dr Irfaan Ali has approved the appointment of Regional Executive Officers (REOs) across all administrative regions of Guyana. The appointments form part of ongoing…
’Song, Soul and Taste’ marks grand return of Guyana Festival
The long-awaited return of the Guyana Festival exploded into life on Friday night as hundreds gathered at the Guyana National Stadium for a vibrant celebration…
GCCI raises concerns over foreign investors’ exclusion of Guyanese businesses
The Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) has raised concerns over what it described as the growing exclusion of local businesses from supply chains…
Ogle waterfront project to feature Guyana’s first crystal lagoon
Monarch Group has officially unveiled Monarch Bay, a master-planned waterfront community set to introduce Guyana’s first Crystal Lagoons® technology as part of a broader vision…
Chinese deny displacing local truckers, say filling capacity gaps
The Chinese Association of Enterprise has called for dialogue between its members and local truck drivers in an effort to reach an amicable solution over…
Aggressive push to ease overcrowding at Region 10 schools
Authorities in Region Ten are expanding education infrastructure with six new school buildings aimed at reducing overcrowding and improving access to quality education across the…
Routledge says ExxonMobil investing in Guyana beyond oil operations
As Guyana undergoes rapid transformation driven by its oil wealth, ExxonMobil Guyana President Alistair Routledge said the company is increasing investment not only in operations…
FLOW project to eliminate 5.7 million plastic bottles, boost clean water access in Region Three schools
A new water purification initiative in Region Three is projected to eliminate more than 5.7 million plastic bottles over the next three years, while expanding…
Security guard remanded on drug trafficking charge
A 40-year-old security guard was on Friday remanded to prison after appearing in court on a charge of possession of narcotics for the purpose of…
Laine Avenue man remanded over fatal Albouystown stabbing
A 28-year-old man from Laine Avenue was on Friday remanded to prison after appearing in court on a murder charge in connection with a fatal…
Motie joins Tridents; Hetmyer and Hope stay with Amazon Warriors
The Guyana Amazon Warriors made their picks at the 2026 CPL Draft, but a familiar face will no longer be playing for the franchise. Wicket-taking…